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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Again I ask: why does it matter? If they get their degree, pass NCLEX, work "temporarily"...that's up to them. Why should WE have the right to
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    ASSUMING that people going into nursing for the money is wrong. I'm seeing the majority of posts in this thread leaning towards either it's NOT "wrong" or does it really matter as long as they're...
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    Pharm-- I need Help.

    truern replied to gnatacha's topic in General Students

    Great notes!! I couldn't help but notice that they're still teaching grains which I have YET to see
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    Cramming For Nclex...

    truern replied to Grouchbox's topic in General Nursing

    OP, please take heed of the posters' comments that have actually taken and passed the NCLEX. If you scored well in NS and have good critical thinking skills then a brief REVIEW of infection control,...
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    I want her fired!!!!

    truern replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness, now THAT's a talent!! Isn't it silly the things that some can come up
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    booted from er job while on general medical leave

    truern replied to beaujacques's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you're terminated?? I went out in March on medical leave when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After three months of NO pay my long-term disability kicked in, but in the meantime I...
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    Please date all food items in refrigerator or it will be tossed, after 3 days

    truern replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that there's nothing nastier than a stinky fridge, but having experienced the tossing of my containers of yummy food may I say "THAT stinks!!" I must also say, though, that I hate hate hate...
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    My First Day of My First LPN Job!!!

    truern replied to Crys215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like you got off to a good start!! Good luck to you and may all your days at work be as pleasing as
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    ahah ! My first class results!

    truern replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow!! May I touch you?? I've never seen anybody that made 104 on a final!! CONGRATULATIONS!! :pntrghi:
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    A Patient Bit Me!

    truern replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a LOL once that "dug for gold" and would put it in her hair, her mouth..you name it I had to contract with her to get her to stop...at least on MY shift. She was a candy fanatic so I bought...
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    wacko cna

    truern replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    It's a shame when another employee acts so unprofessionally. I would be livid if she made threats against me and my license. From what you've posted you did nothing wrong! Definately time for a...
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    Gender descriptions in my MSN text

    truern replied to nursesail's topic in General Nursing

    Why, I think I'm offended that in your scenario the farmer is male and the carpenter is female Why should be clueless carpenter be female...huh? huh? huh? Sincerely, I would be soooo thankful if...
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    This is really getting under my skin

    truern replied to jennjen512's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! Not only is it misleading and dangerous to call herself a "nurse", but it's ILLEGAL and she should be told!! I hope your sister has the sense God gave a billy goat and listens to YOU, the REAL...
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    A new watch??

    truern replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    You definately want water resistant and one with an expandable band is nice when you have to push it up to scrub your hands
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    Army Basic Training

    truern replied to hoplinger's topic in Government, Military

    Hmmm...what ADULT couldn't used a dose of that?? I wish *somebody* would whip my butt into
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    Army Basic Training

    truern replied to hoplinger's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, Stan...it was the worried side of me speaking :) And she IS such a lazy little cuss!!
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    Army Basic Training

    truern replied to hoplinger's topic in Government, Military

    All I know is that her training will be something to do with fueling helicopters....which makes me think she won't be staying stateside for long. I know she's getting a GREAT sign up bonus. I *think*...
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    Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    truern replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm sorry, but in my NS program being 10 points away from a B was not a C, but a fail for that class. Also, talbrdcht, I'm not seeing you take responsibility for your own failure. "Other people"...
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    Can you decline a job offer after already accepting and filling out paperwork?

    truern replied to Rachi321's topic in New York Nursing

    If you have a firm job offer from the preferred hospital, then I tell the first hospital that unfortunately I needed to decline their job offer. You don't have to go into detail about *why* you've...
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    First day of nursing School *unleashed* post yours

    truern replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    In my program we gave each other SQs and intradermals. Yes, we had the little pad to practice on first, but then on to the real deal
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    Army Basic Training

    truern replied to hoplinger's topic in Government, Military

    Omg...I wish I hadn't opened this thread My granddaughter just joined the Army and left for SC on Dec 29th for basic. I was told she gets ONE phone call??? This sounds worse than prison (not that I...
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    Nurses with Eczema...Help!!!

    truern replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    Does it help to wear cotton gloves over vaseline at night?? I know this time of the year my daughter's seborreac dermititis on her scalp flares up and leaves horrible flakes *everywhere*...we've tried...
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    Nursing schools with SANE policies

    truern replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    carolan, calm down...and when the school opens back up find out what's *really* going on. I can't believe they expect your daughter to repeat the WHOLE program because of one class. At my NS we...
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    Passed the NCLEX-RN @ 75

    truern replied to juzagrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to
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    Overwhelmed!!!!!

    truern replied to sh1901's topic in General Students

    If you'll notice in the syllabus the materials is divided into sections by dates?? That's because you're not expected to learn it all in the first week! LOL Just kidding....I remember well how...